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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 14, 2023

SR 1114: SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF PAUL LOZEAU, JR.

06/14/2023 Senate read and passed

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 14, 2023

SR 795: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO WRITE AN OLMSTEAD PLAN FOR RHODE ISLAND (Creates a twenty-eight (28) member special legislative commission whose purpose it is to write an Olmstead Plan for RI, and who reports back to the General Assembly no later than January 3, 2024, and whose life expires on July 1, 2024.)

06/14/2023 Senate read and passed

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 14, 2023

SB 757: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCACY COUNCIL (Amends the composition of the small business advocacy council to permanently provide for the vacancy of three unappointed seats.)

06/14/2023 Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)

passed both · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 14, 2023

SB 845: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS (Allows mail ballot drop boxes to be opened at least thirty-five (35) days prior to election day.)

06/14/2023 House voted to recommit to House State Government & Elections

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 14, 2023

SB 550: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FUND (Expands the definition of a minority business and allows corporation to allocate more than 20k to a small business development fund.)

06/14/2023 Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 14, 2023

HB 5955: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS (Establishes a three (3) day transmittal period after the deadline for local boards to accept mail ballot applications, if delivered via the postal service.)

06/14/2023 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 14, 2023

SB 371: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT (Permits those other residents of a residential dwelling unit to extend the term of the rental agreement for a period not to exceed three (3) months after the death of the lessee.)

06/14/2023 Senate passed Sub A

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 14, 2023

SB 500: AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- AGRICULTURAL FUNCTIONS OF DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (Permits residents on ponds in Coventry with a capacity in excess of 170 acres of water, to alter, repair, modify, or replace a dock on the pond by seeking approval only from DEM and the town of Coventry.)

06/14/2023 Referred to House Environment and Natural Resources

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 14, 2023

SB 965: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- THE TELEMEDICINE COVERAGE ACT (Defines a patient-provider relationship as when the healthcare professional agrees to undertake diagnosis and treatment of the patient and the patient agrees to be treated.)

06/14/2023 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 14, 2023

SB 98: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG COST PROTECTION (Prohibits the state, ERISA or any health plans to purchase referenced drugs for a cost higher than the referenced rate.)

06/14/2023 Senate passed Sub A

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 14, 2023

SB 1011: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES (Requires the department of children, youth and families (DCYF) to conduct periodic comprehensive needs assessments to determine whether the department’s programs and services meet the needs of children and families)

06/14/2023 Senate passed Sub A

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 14, 2023

SB 880: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES (Provides that in the town of Warwick, no separate class or zoning district be assigned or designated based solely upon a scenic view. No property in particular class/zoning district be assessed increased rate from other properties because of scenic view.)

06/14/2023 Senate read and passed